Writes of substitute soldiers deserting after being paid, of Mosby assisting the deserters, mentions the Confederate pirate sloop ship the Alabama (documented as being sunk in June 1864) and of photographs (ambrotype), of mail being robbed.
Two letters ; Oct 12 and Oct 15 ; topics include retreating from Culpepper to Rappahannock Station, the enemy's closeness, anticipation of a battle, money sent home was received, long marches every day.
Writes of suffering from diarrhea, wanting to subscribe to the local newspaper call the Repository, commenting on the sugar orchard at home and mentions Gen. Grant.
A sore has developed on his left heel, is to go to the hospital and see the surgeon, Union army if strengthening its hold in the face of the Rebels strong hold in the area, mentions that newspapers generally get the news wrong and cautions folks at home in believing everything printed, mentions... Show moreA sore has developed on his left heel, is to go to the hospital and see the surgeon, Union army if strengthening its hold in the face of the Rebels strong hold in the area, mentions that newspapers generally get the news wrong and cautions folks at home in believing everything printed, mentions Grant and his chances of taking Richmond. Show less
A long letter started on Dec 18th and begun again Dec 25th. Topics include Bradford recovering from sickness, receiving goods from home, boots and shirts, Mr. Bishop eating up some of the eatable food meant for Sparrow due to going so long without food, making strawberry preserves, requesting... Show moreA long letter started on Dec 18th and begun again Dec 25th. Topics include Bradford recovering from sickness, receiving goods from home, boots and shirts, Mr. Bishop eating up some of the eatable food meant for Sparrow due to going so long without food, making strawberry preserves, requesting several hundred pounds of butter and cheese, various utilitarian items including a spider frying pan, a list of items Ira wants, mentions by name other men he has seen and talked to, acknowledges that a letter went missing and recaps what was written in that letter. Show less
Writes of receiving good medical care with plenty of good food, alcohol to drink, health is improving, may be transported to Annapolis, Maryland ; hopes to be home soon ; mentions Gen. Grant may discharge all the hospital boys. Letter head U.S. Christian Commission stationery.
States he is in the hospital getting the sore on his heel tended to, makes reference to the Battle of the Wilderness, of wounded and killed in his company the same day he writes this letter, inquires of folks and happenings at home, wishes more folks to write to him.
Writes of having sent money home, of improved health, of not having a chance to get a photograph made, of two deserters from his company in the guard house, and gives advice as to whom to write in case he is unable to do so, Chaplain Roberts, 4th Vt Regt., Washington, D.C.
Writes of Ira, of himself having a light case of typhoid, his own health improving, will be entering Virginia winter quarters in a month, mentions the draft & how the process might be different and Bradford sending a list home of things he needs that include food and clothing.
Catt tells Parmelee that her convention paper was thorough and excellent, but that the NAWSA cannot pay states for sending in their histories and can only promise a copy of the book once written.
Catt offers logistical advice and talking points for Olzendam and Pelley to use when talking to newspaper editors and legislators on their upcoming car trip to drum up support for calling a special session and ratifying the 19th Amendment.
Catt discusses ratification in other New England states, describes the work needed to get Vermont legislators to pledge for ratification, and stresses the importance of the work of Olzendam and Pelley.
Catt tells the story of ratification in Oklahoma and how it compares to Vermont, suggests gathering pledges for a petition to present to the Governor, and says to speak in person only to the "difficult" legislators.
Catt tells Olzendam that her work has brought good results and bodes well for a special session of the legislature, discusses the possibility of Governor Clement changing his attitude, and states that the Republican party is pushing for ratification.
Catt discusses the ratification process around the country and her belief that a different procedure may be more effective in Vermont: having members of the Governor's political party speak to him unofficially and sending letters to all legislators who have pledged support for ratification. Copy,... Show moreCatt discusses the ratification process around the country and her belief that a different procedure may be more effective in Vermont: having members of the Governor's political party speak to him unofficially and sending letters to all legislators who have pledged support for ratification. Copy, enclosed in letter to Olzendam. Show less
Catt accepts the terms of renting Horton's automobile for Olzendam and Pelley's upcoming trip and offers NAWSA's support in developing a press kit to share with sympathetic newspaper editors. She asks Horton to persuade Olzendam and Pelley not to antagonize Governor Clement.
Catt describes the work to be done by Pelley with the preparations of Miss White, and calls for a thorough campaign to promote a special session of the Vermont Legislature.
